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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.06, 18,829.88 and 11,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.06, 18,829.88 and 11,082.30 is: 16,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.06 : 18,829.88 = 11,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.06/18,829.88 = 11,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.06x = 18,829.88 × 11,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.06x = 208,678,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,678,323.71/12,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.07

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